01/07/2021 BOARD OF HEALTH Minutes

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confirmed that Town Counsel's opinion was pretty firm that there be no altering of the Governor's guidance at the local level, and that there was already specific guidance set for youth sports programs. Chair Baumgaertel found this very troubling. He noted that he heard of a student on the Basketball team testing positive, which resulted in the entire team having to quarantine. Falmouth has had similar issues. Chair Baumgaertel suggested sending a letter to the School stating the Board's position on the winter sports program. He wanted to go on record to say that those Board members present did not support the program. 3. Review of Compliance—545 Cotuit Road. Mr. Harrington commented that the owner requested a continuance of the hearing, due to her attorney being unable to attend. There being no further comments or discussion, Ernest Virgilio moved to continue the matter of compliance at 545 Cotuit Road. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes),- Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2-0). NEW BUSINESS 1. Review and approval of meeting minutes. The minutes of the December 17,2020 public session meeting were reviewed with no comments. There being no further comments or discussion,. Ernest Virgilio moved to approve the minutes of the December 17,, 2020 public session meeting as presented. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio(yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes), VOTE: Unanimous(2- 0)a Ernest Virgilio moved to add approval of the December 3, 2020 minutes to the agenda. Motion seconded by Brian Baumgaertel. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2-0). The minutes of the December 3., 2020 public session meeting were reviewed with no comments. There being no further comments or discussion, Ernest Virgilio moved to approve the minutes of the December 3, 2020 public session meeting as presented, Motion seconded by Brian Baurrigaertel. Roll call vote: Ernest Virgilio (yes); Brian Baumgaertel (yes). VOTE: Unanimous (2- 0). 2. Sign expense warrants. It was understood that expense warrants would have to be signed outside of the meeting, due to there being no Board members physically present. 3. Review of compliance—Michael Escher.,83 Troon Way. Mr. Harrington commented that a letter was sent to Mr. Escher, which outlined the conditions of the violation. A copy of that letter was provided to the Board. The hearing for the violation was to be held at the last public meeting, but the hearing was continued to this meeting at the Health Agent's request. Mr. Escher and his company had suffered the loss of a co-worker, and were attending the wake on the evening of the last meeting. In regard to the violation, an application for a septic installation was made, but no fee was paid and no permit was issued. The septic tank was installed,and the engineer and installer submitted their as-built sign-off cards. Our office was never contacted for an inspection, but the engineer did inspect the work.